Shetland Isles - the wild Islands with a
Warm Welcome. Visit Shetland at anytime of year and you'll be
enchanted by the rugged beauty of the landscape. Its
dramatically changing colours and textures will take your
breath away. Whether arriving for the first time or returning
you can be sure of a great welcome. Every year more visitors
discover these surprising hundred islands at the top of
Britain. And every year more and more of them discover one
visit's nothing like enough. Shetland - where Scotland meets
Scandinavia and the North Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Where
the Shetland ponies come from; and the sweaters; and the
Vikings.

Scalloway is a village of
approximately 1200 residents on the west central mainland of
Shetland. Once the ancient capital of Shetland, the village is
today a modern progressive community centred around the
sheltered busy commercial harbour that plays host to
traditional fishing vessels, modern aquaculture services and
some of the most modern shipping in the oil industry working
west of Shetland.

Unst is the most northerly populated island
in the British Isles and is unique in terms of its scenic
beauty and mystical charm. It is one of the most spectacular,
varied and interesting islands in Europe with ultramarine sea,
beautiful sunbleached beaches of pure sand, majestic cliffs and
hills, outstanding flora and fauna and national nature reserves
of international significance. Sited on a 12 by 5 mile area and
with a population of approximately 500, the land remains
unspoilt and visitors are always welcome.

Brae is a settlement on the mainland of the
Shetland Islands It is located at the northeast end of Busta
Voe. Traditionally a fishing village, with the construction of
the nearby Sullom Voe Oil Terminal in the 1970s Brae grew
rapidly, merging with the nearby village of Northbrae.

Yell is Shetland's second largest island, a
rough rectangle measuring about 17 miles north to south by 6
miles east to west. Much of the inland areas of Yell are
under a blanket of peat up to 10ft deep. Yell is the least
cultivated of Shetland's inhabited islands. Its settlements
tend to lie around the coastal fringe. It is one of
the best places in Europe to see skuas, red-throated divers and
otters.

Day 1

An early morning departure from Penrith for the journey north via Stirling and Dundee to Aberdeen, here we join the 17.00 Northlink overnight sailing to Lerwick on Shetland. A two-berth lower bed en-suite cabin is included along with a 3 course evening meal on board. Following dinner enjoy the entertainment as we sail to Shetland.

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Day 2

After breakfast on board we disembark and travel to Scalloway with its castle, museum and woollen company. Mid afternoon we return to Lerwick and check into our hotel, the Shetland, for the next 3 nights. Dinner in the hotel.

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Day 3

Today we have a full day tour of central and north Mainland including Voe, Brae and Hillswick. We return to Lerwick for dinner.

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Day 4

An Island hopping adventure today, we catch the ferry to the otter capital, Yell. Keep an eye out for other wildlife as we cross, we then continue onto the most northerly inhabited island in the UK, Unst, closer to Norway than London. A day of spectacular views. Dinner in the Hotel

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Day 5

After a leisurely breakfast we have a morning tour of the south mainland including Jarlshof, a Prehistoric and Norse Settlement embracing 4,000 years of human history. Afternoon in Lerwick to explore the town before joining the 17.00 overnight sailing with Northlink Ferries to Aberdeen. 2 berth lower bedded cabin ensuite cabin and dinner included.

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Day 6

A final breakfast on board the ferry before we disembark at Aberdeen and head home to Cumbria, with wonderful memories of the stunning Shetland Isles.

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B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included

Shetland Hotel

Lovely location overlooking the bay, but only a few minutes
walk into the centre of the town. This modern 3* hotel has 65
spacious en suite bedrooms all equipped with telephone,
satellite TV, hospitality tray & trouser press and a lift
serves most floors. There are two excellent restaurants,
the Oasis restaurant and the Beltramis cafe.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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